How far is East Greenwich, RI from Warwick, RI?

The driving distance from East Greenwich, RI to Warwick, RI is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.9 mi
00h 14m
Flight
3.42 mi
5.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.42 mi
Kilometers
5.51 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.9 mi
Kilometers
9.5 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warwick
Tue, May 26, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in East Greenwich
Tue, May 26, 12:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Greenwich
2026-05-25T23:49
Arrive Warwick
Tue, May 26, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Greenwich
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From East Greenwich
2.9 mi
00h 07m
To Warwick
3 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Greenwich Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Memorial Day
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Kent County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
68°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Greenwich and Warwick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Greenwich and Warwick.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    38 m · 8 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Street

    1231 ft · 44 sec · West Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Division Street

    1513 ft · 59 sec · Division Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Post Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Post Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Post Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Post Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Post Road

    1787 ft · 36 sec · Post Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Shore Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Shore Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Spring Grove Avenue

    1798 ft · 1 min · Spring Grove Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Grove Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Greenwich and Warwick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
152.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Post Road
2.9 mi · 49%
West Shore Road
2.12 mi · 36%
Spring Grove Avenue
0.34 mi · 6%
Division Street
0.29 mi · 5%
West Street
0.23 mi · 4%
Spring Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Post Road

Turn left onto Post Road

2.55 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
3.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 07m from East Greenwich
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving East Greenwich and Light Rain Likely near Warwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Greenwich to Warwick?

The road trip is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from East Greenwich and 3 miles from Warwick.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around East Greenwich and Light Rain Likely near Warwick.

Stop Ideas Near West Warwick

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Warwick, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Warwick.

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

46 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Greenwich and Warwick. Straight-line distance: 3.42 mi (5.51 km).

East Greenwich

#1 East Greenwich

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

Population13,141
Coordinates41.6603800, -71.4558900
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Warwick

#2 Warwick

The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.

Population81,189
Coordinates41.7001000, -71.4161700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-71.45589, 41.660369)
End: Spring Grove Avenue (-71.415892, 41.700042)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.79 L · about $0.83
Round trip
$1.66
0.42 gal · 1.58 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.83 $1.66
Mid-grade $4.46 $0.94 $1.87
Premium $4.86 $1.02 $2.04
Diesel $6.00 $1.26 $2.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Rhode Island · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between East Greenwich and Warwick. The current time is 23:49:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.